TODAY’S PROGRAM

Feb 24 — Two Bit Circus. Lasers! Robots! Fun! Inspiring kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.

“I have an existential map.It has ‘You are here’written all over it.

—Steven Wright

Random Acts of KindnessIt was Monday, February 10, 2014, and President Kathleen Terry started us off with a video of one dog saving another dog from freeway traffic, an homage to “Random Acts of Kindness Week.” Here’s one such act: Dei Murray and Hawthorn Suites donated computers to Dan Saks on behalf of 186th Street School.

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ProgramsFeb 24 — Two Bit Circus. Join Lasers! Robots! Fun! Inspiring kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math. Brent Bushnell is the CEO of Two Bit Circus, a Los Angeles-based “make tank” focused on products at the crossroads of amusement and education will speak to us this morning.

Mar 10 — Off-Site Meeting.J We will NOT meet at the Marriott this morning. We will be at the MB Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave. Go down the driveway and park in back or in front. We will meet in the church auditorium. Join us this morning as we hear local musical genius from Mira Costa High School for the MCHS Music Awards.

Involvement OpportunitiesFeb 25 & 27 — Vision to Learn. Help with vision screening at Moffet Elementary. 3 hour shifts available. Contact Danny Quisenberry for more information.Mar 22 — CPR Training. 8:00 - Noon. Contact Susan Adams for more information.Mar 29 — Stop Hunger Now Community Project. Contact Mike Matthews for more information.May 31 — Magic in Giving. 6:00- 11:00pm. Contact Jan or Jim for more information.Don’t forget to sign up for Rotary Reads, Tutoring at Richstone, and helping with Magic in Giving.

Join us for Fun and Fellowship: Save The DateFeb 26 — Fireside Chat. Great time for new members to learn more about the Club. Contact Roger Cox for more information.Mar 16 — Shen Yun 2014 Concert. LJoin us for the 1pm show. Transportation and Lunch will be provided. Contact Lisa Hemmat for more information.Mar 19-24 — 2014 Magical Mystery Tour. Join Rotarians and friends for a Magical Mystery Tour to French-Louisiana. Details to come.Mar 27 — Rotary Book Club. The next book is The Coldest Winter by David Halberstam. If interested ask John Hugunin.June 1-4 — Rotary Internationa Convention. This year our international convention is in Sydney.

Random Acts of KindnessIt was Monday, February 10, 2014, and President Kathleen Terry started us off with a video of one dog saving another dog from freeway traffic, an homage to “Random Acts of Kindness Week.” Here’s one such act: Dei Murray and Hawthorn Suites donated computers to Dan Saks on behalf of 186th Street School. Here’s another: Deb Robertson has been making sure that each of us—that’s over a hundred people—timely receives an anniversary card. And here’s another: The Richstone Executive Director came to thank us for our support and specifically for our participation in their tutoring program. (What else does support of Richstone include? Larry Wolf and Dave Peters have been major backers since seemingly forever.)

Organized Acts of KindnessOn this date we had no speaker, so Acts of Kindness (not so random, to be honest—in fact, very well organized) poured forth. Dan Quisenberry and Susan Adams are spearheading Vision to Learn at Moffet School, allowing us to witness the miracle of a failing student getting glasses for the first time and turning into a star student. (February 25 & 27 are dates on which we can pitch in.) We have put $9000 into the kitty and will be collaborating with other Rotary clubs. It turns out, by the way, that Charlie Steinmetz and Lincoln Stone have been working with this program in Watts for many years.

Funding Acts of KindnessHow to pay for all these Acts of Kindness? Primarily Magic In Giving, that’s how. Dr. Chris pitched for our support in his usual inimitable style, which we’ll see more of when he returns to MIG as MC. Jim Lambert, assisted by Jan Rhees, is running the show, and Ian Jackson is seeking sponsorships.

Matching Acts of KindnessSteve DeBaets is working with KidSave, bringing abandoned children from Colombia in search of forever homes…..Larry Johnson is support-ing the Niger Water Project and is organizing matching grants through Wells Bring Hope. Our dollars get matched 5X by World Vision and matched still more through RI’s Global Grants program.

Random Acts of FunThere are, of course, also Random Acts of Fun. Lisa Hemmat is or-ganizing a March 16 afternoon trip to Shen Yun 2014 in Costa Mesa. Amanda Stone is promoting our club on Facebook, so Like the MB Rotary Club Facebook page and add comments and shares to promote our club. Jordan Peister and John Acker are creating $15 black or gray club t-shirts—sign up with John. And John Acker’s son entered the District piano competition through the Westchester club—and won.

Sharing Our PassionsPresident Kathleen called all this Random Acts of Kindness and then called the presentation Sharing Our Passions. Either way, on a day with-out a formal speaker scheduled, President Kathleen managed to more than fill up our meeting time—and to fill up our hearts—with displays of passionate kindness performed by our companions and friends—our fellow club members.

Yours in Rotary,Jim Hallett

The Rotary Foundation’s BeginningPlease consider making a donation so we can have every Rotarian in our Club be a contributor.

Some magnificent projects grow from very small seeds. The Rotary Foundation had that sort of modest beginning.

In 1917 RI President Arch Klumph told the delegates to the Atlanta Convention that “it seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.” The response was polite and favorable, but the fund was slow to materialize. A year later the “Rotary Endowment Fund,” as it was first labeled, received its first contribution of $26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, which was the balance of the Kansas City Convention account following the 1918 annual meeting. Additional small amounts were annually contributed, but after six years it is reported that the endowment fund had only reached $700. A decade later, The Rotary Foundation was formally established at the 1928 Minneapolis Convention. In the next four years the Foundation fund grew to $50,000. In 1937 a $2 million goal was announced for The Rotary Foundation, but these plans were cut short and abandoned with the outbreak of World War II.

In 1947, upon the death of Paul Harris, a new era opened for the Rotary Foundation as memorial gifts poured in to honor the founder of Rotary. From that time, The Rotary Foundation has been achieving its noble objective of furthering “understanding and friendly relations between peoples of different nations.” By 1954 the Foundation received for the first time a half million dollars in contributions in a single year, and in 1965 a million dollars was received.

It is staggering to imagine that from those humble beginnings, The Rotary Foundation is now receiving more than $85 million each year for educational and humanitarian work around the world.

Local RotaryMake-Up ClubsRotarians Participate at Weekly Meetings!

TuesdayHermosa Beach..................................12:15PV Sunset...........................................7 pm

WednesdayRedondo Beach..................................12:15Westchester........................................12:15

ThursdayEl Segundo.........................................12:15LA Int’l Airport..................................12:15Lawndale.............................................12:15

FridayPalos Verdes.......................................12:15

For times and locations of local club meetings go to www.rotary5280.org and scroll down to the “District Info” area on the right side and click on the “When/Where Clubs Meet” link for information on all clubs in the district.

Meals On WheelsScheduleRotarians Serving Their Community!

Feb 24 David GendronFeb 26 Ray Padilla Mar 03 Dave PetersMar 05 Lynne Range

Birthdays Feb 21 Eric IversonFeb 21 Larry WolfFeb 22 Tim AuringerFeb 23 Patricia PanucciFeb 25 Ian JacksonFeb 27 Lynn Range

AnniversariesFeb 13 Ingo & Mary WerkFeb 18 Richard & Susan FarrellFeb 26 Wendell & Madelyn HarterFeb 26 John & Rose OstenFeb 27 Don & Pamela Redman

Officers & Directors 2013-2014Kathleen Terry

PresidentGeoff Bremer President-ElectTom Jeffry

Past PresidentEric Iverson

SecretaryMarc Castellani/John Rhind

TreasurerPaul Allman

HistorianRandy Meadors

DirectorShannon Ryan

DirectorSusan Adams/Dan Quisenberry

DirectorsLisa Hemat/Jim Lambert

DirectorsGerry Morton/John Hugunin

DirectorsDave HornbeckerRotary Foundation

Roger Cox/Russ RothnerMembership

Russ SamuelsCommunications-PR

Doug Baker,GovernorDistrict 5280

Engage Rotary, Change LivesRon Burton, President

Rotary InternationalEngage Rotary, Change Lives

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Manhattan Beach Rotary - 106 Active Members Strong!The 2013/14 Rotary year is another growth year. You can see by scanning the classifications below what areas

are open. Let’s think and then act.

John Acker – Financial Planner Dr. Richard Ackerman – Aerospace ManagementKathleen Adams – Financial AdvisorSusan Adams – Aerospace Paul Allman – Personnel Training † Deborah Arnold – Business Software ConsultantTim James Auringer – Automotive DealerWade Austin, Jr. – PhotographyHarris Bass – Business and Tax Law Bill Bloomfield – Commercial/Laundry †David Boochever – Consultant/Computer † Jim Bowser – Insurance (ret.)Geoff Bremer – CPAJan Buike – Social WorkerMark Burton – City Councilmember Kent Caldwell – Insurance †Marc Castellani – Wealth ManagementRichard Chase – College Professor Roger Cox – Business Consultant †Steve De Baets – Truck RefrigerationKen Deemer – Private InvestorMike Doell – Moving & Storage †Donn Ennis – Oil Refinery Engineer †Robert Espinosa – Fire Chief Monica Farrell – Non-profit DevelopmentRichard Farrell – Video Production (ret.)Vinny Fazzino – Builder/EngineerRobin Gary – Pilates InstructorDavid Gendron – Specialty FinanceNelson Gray – Honorary Member †Dr. Damien Goldberg – Ophthalmologist Robert Guilford – Business Consultant Megan Hall – Caterer Jim Hallett – Criminal & Family Attorney †Richard Ham – Aerospace Engineer Jay Harkenrider – Real Estate Residential † Dave Harris – Wealth Advisor † Wendell Harter – Peace AdvocateLisa Hemmat - RestauranteurDave Hornbecker – Office Supplies †John Hugunin – Community College Professor Jim Hunter – Property Management †Eric Iverson – Web DeveloperIan Jackson – Mortgage Banker †Tom Jeffry – Attorney - Health Care †Dan Jensen – Real EstateLawrence Johnson – Investment Banker †Don Jung – CPA Business Manager Brad Koppel – International TradeEd Kushins – Home Exch. ExecutiveJim Lambert – IT ConsultingNorm Levin – Business Theatre Mark Lipps – TV Distribution David Long – Executive/RecruiterSteve Lore – General Contractor

Kathy McElroy – Physical TherapistMike Matthews – EducationBarbara Matles – Travel AgentRandy Meadors – Architect Dennis Morehead – Property Mgt †Gerry Morton – Nutritional Products Steve Murillo – Mortgage Broker †Dei Murray – Hotel Mgt Lindy Murrell – Communications Wayne Nelson – Marketing Dr. John Nylund – Dermatology † John Osten – Commercial Publishing Dr. Ray Padilla – Dentist Dr. Patricia Panucci – OrthodontistMatthew Peck – Accounting Jordan Peister – Graphic DesignerDave Peters – R.E. Invest/Develop/MediationDan Quisenberry – AttorneyLynn Range – Design and SalesLoli Ramzani – Senior Services Don Redman – Mfg Executive (ret.)Jan Rhees – Residential Real Estate † John Rhind – Accounting † Dennis Ridge – Printing Dr. Deborah Robertson – Veterinarian Roger Rombro – Attorney - Family Law Russ Rothner – Business Consultant Joel Ruben – Attorney - Real Est. & Bus. LitJohn Russo – RetiredShannon Ryan – Financial Planner Daniel Saks – InsuranceMauricio Salazar – Airline OperationsRuss Samuels – Fitness & Personal Training Bill Sauber – Auto Club Services (ret.)Mike Schwarz – Biotech Dr. Les Silverman – OptometristJeff Snyder – InsuranceRonald Sokol – AttorneyDarrell Sperber – Automotive Dealer Charlie Steinmetz – Investor - Real Estate Steve Stepanek – Aerospace Engineer Bob Stephenson – Accountant Corporate †Amanda Stone – E-CommerceLincoln Stone – Business & Immigration LawMarc Teitelbaum – Honorary Member † Kathleen Terry – Management ConsultantHerb Trachtenberg – Aerospace Engineer † Dr. Chris Ullman – Chiropractic † John Van den Akker – Property Mgt/Invsts †Lee Walker – Insurance - CasualtyJason Wallace – Attorney - Real Estate Ingo Werk – ManufacturingDuke Winser – Honorary Member †Larry Wolf – Real Estate Broker/OwnerAlexander Yoffe – Attorney

† Active Past Presidents